![]() I think they confused it with a Buenos Aires tetra. However, my Colombian was found in the $0.99 clearance tank at a local lfs when I brought him home almost 2 years ago. The male is larger than the female and has more prominent fins than the female but sexing may not be easy until both are full grown.Ĭomments: I've heard that these fish can be difficult to find and are relatively 'new' to the aquarium trade. Sexing and Breeding: Reported as moderately easy to breed. They prefer neutral to slightly acidic water.įeeding: They accept most commercial flake foods and dried bloodworms but are fond of frozen enriched brine shrimp, bloodworms and tubifex. However, my Colombian is not shy and will come right up to the glass. ![]() These fish prefer to be in schools and appreciate a planted tank. Both colors have intensified as it got older. With their shimmering blue bodies and bright red fins, they’re quite the attention-grabbers. This little beauty has become quite popular among aquarists, and it’s not hard to see why. Columbian Tetras (Hyphessobrycon ecuadorensis) are silvery in color with a blue-green iridescent sheen and pinkish-red fins. The fish's body has a bluish tint, more pronounced near the dorsum and it's fins are a beautiful red. The Colombian Tetra (sometimes spelled as Columbian Tetra) is a freshwater fish that’s native to South America, specifically the Acand River in Colombia. It is a community denizen and as long as I've owned it, has never harassed any tankmates. Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon columbianusĬare: The Colombian Tetra is actually a stunning fish. The Bloodfin tetra has a more silver body with red fins. There is the Colombian Tetra (Blueflame or BlueRed tetra)has more blue and red on body. ![]() There are two that look silimar but are different, much like the Ghost Catfish and Glass Catfish. The Red/Blue Columbian Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.Common Name(s):: Colombian Tetra, Blue-Red Colombian Tetra No bloodfin tetra do a search in fish profiles it's Aphyocharax anisitsi. After spawning remove the parents or they will eat their offspring. Slightly acidic water is best for optimal breeding habits. This is a gentle, brightly colored red-tail and reflective body. Red/Blue Columbian Tetras will breed occasionally in an aquarium setting and a hospital or “breeding tank” will be necessary. The Red & Blue Colombian Tetra is one of the larger tetras types you will enjoy owning. They inhabit small streams in the Acanti River basin of Colombia where theres heavy vegetation and tree roots enter the water from the banks, allowing this. This species does best with soft slightly acidic water with high filtration. Rocks and driftwood help mirror its natural habitat and will help to reduce stress on this fish. Common Name (s):: Colombian Tetra, Blue-Red Colombian Tetra Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon columbianus Family: Characidae Origin: Rio Acandi, Colombia Maximum Size: 2 1/2 ' (6.25 cm) Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons Care: The Colombian Tetra is actually a stunning fish. ![]() Perfect for the community aquarium, this hardy Tetra will be a great choice for the beginner to the expert aquarist.Ī planted aquarium of at least 20 gallons will be the ideal environment for the Red/Blue Columbian Tetra. The Red/Blue Columbian Tetra gets its name from its bright red tail, and its reflective body. They like to live in a school of 6 or more and when in a school. ![]() RED AND BLUE COLOMBIAN TETRA (Hyphessobrycon columbianus) The Colombian Red Fin Tetra are generally an adaptable and hardy fish in the aquarium. Range: Rio Acandi, Atlantic coast of Columbia. Type Locality: Darien, a small stream 6 km downstream from Acandi, Colombia.
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